Investor Readiness Autumn 2026
Most companies think they’re ready for investors. Few actually are.
What is Investor Readiness?
Starting in September, your company can become more professional in how it engages with investors – and gain a better understanding of a world that is more complex than many realize.
The Investor Readiness Programme is an eight-week programme for SMEs preparing to raise capital – and willing to take an honest look at where they really stand. Through four workshops, support from a dedicated mentor, and structured work on your data room, you’ll move from “we have a pitch” to meeting investors with real substance behind your story.
Register your interest today to be considered:
Workshops Autumn 2026
30. September: The get real show
Where does your company really stand? We map the gap between story and substance – and set the course for the next eight weeks.
15. October: Navigating investor waters
Who invests in companies like yours, and what are they looking for? We review investor types, what kills interest early, and how to think about timing.
29. October: Populating the dataroom
You work your way through the cap table, financial model and go-to-market strategy – and receive feedback from your mentor and the group along the way.
11. November: Your fundraising timeline
Fundraising is a funnel, not a meeting. We create a concrete plan for whom you should contact, when, and how.
Is this the right fit for your company?
- Ready for investment, but has limited experience with investor meetings.
- Needs support in setting up a data room.
- Ready for a reality check and the right tools.
- Wants access to an investor network.
- Lacks a clear strategy and plan for raising capital.
- Unsure how to approach the investor landscape.
What do you get
- Guidance to set up a structured data room
- A clear capital strategy
- A concrete plan and pipeline for raising capital
- A prioritised and relevant investor list
- The opportunity to participate at Nordic Fund Day
- Continued access to the Nordic Edge financial network
Do you want to go from investment-ready to investor-ready?
– Are we focusing on the right things? Does your calendar reflect the goals you’ve set for your company?
This is how Jørn Haanæs, founder and investor, opened the first workshop, aptly named “The Get Real Show.”
Previous participant
– I’ve come to understand that investment and fundraising are disciplines in their own right. It’s an ecosystem and a symbiosis that can be difficult to navigate without the right guidance. Without access to this kind of knowledge, it can be a daunting world to enter.
John-Reidar Johansen
CEO and founder in Aionic
Mentors and facilitators
The programme is led and delivered by Nordic Edge in close collaboration with our partners and mentors, who support the companies throughout the programme. Meet our external facilitators and mentors:
Mentor Jørn
– It’s never a good idea to make someone else responsible for the success of your fundraising. You need to own the process yourself.
Jørn Haanæs
Associate Partner at Climentum Capital
What's in it for you?
- Four workshops with clear deliverables
- Support from an experienced mentor between workshops
- Access to templates and a document library
- Guidance on setting up a structured data room
- Work alongside a group of 8–10 companies at the same stage
Contact
Contact one of our cluster managers if you have any questions about the programme.
